LADIES ONLY: The barber shop has invited woman to sit outside to wait for their partners

Jonny Shanahan sparked outrage for introducing his “gentlemen only” rule which resulted in women being asked to leave his stylish BarberBarber shops while their partners had a trim.

But the 37-year-old, who owns five plush shops across the UK including ones in London and Manchester city centre, has defended the business’ stance and said it is actually providing a service for non-customers.

The “bird table”, trialled at the Manchester branch, is in front of the shop and allows ladies to sit and enjoy a beer or a glass of champagne or prosecco.

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“It’s a man’s space — men need the company of other men — the same as women need the company of other women”

Jonny Shanahan

The businessman said: “We provide a service for them, refreshments, beer, tea, coffee, champagne, prosecco, show me any other business that provides a service for non-customers.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. I’m not trying to offend anyone by it, but I do stand strong in my belief that a barber shop is no place for women.

“It’s a man’s space — men need the company of other men — the same as women need the company of other women.”

Jonny insists the majority of women accept his “neanderthal” rule and only come in to buy products and vouchers for their partners.

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The barber, who was born and raised in Limerick, Ireland, added: “I don’t want to be known as the shop that doesn’t let women in.

“I’ve always had a fascination with the glamour of the old world.

“It was a time when it was ok to be a man and you weren’t f****** berated or being male.”

Jonny was also criticised in August 2014 when a teenage girl was asked to leave when she went to his barbers in Liverpool with her boyfriend.

And the teen was also barred when she went back to check on her partner’s haircut.